{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Dear Brave Soul: When Life Doesn\u2019t Go As Planned- Shame, Blame And Other Things We Aren't Meant To Carry","description":"What do you do when life takes a turn you never asked for? When the diagnosis, the betrayal, the loss, or the slow unraveling of your plans leaves you feeling like the wrong person for the job? In this deeply personal and compassionate episode, Dr. Zoe reads a letter to anyone facing a life they didn\u2019t expect. Originally written for an anthology, this letter was adapted for anyone navigating life-changing pain, disorientation, or shame. Whether you\u2019re in the midst of grief, struggling with a sudden shift in identity, or simply wondering how to move forward this episode is a lifeline. You'll hear: -Why shame, guilt, and blame aren't yours to carry -How real bravery can look like breaking down, not holding it all together -The truth about phantom critics and inner comparison -A gentle invitation to stop fighting for the past and start building from the now -Why acceptance isn\u2019t giving up\u2014it\u2019s grieving forward This is for the woman who is tired of pretending she\u2019s fine. For the one who needs someone to say, \u201cYou are not broken.\u201d For anyone who needs a breath, a moment, and a reminder: You\u2019ve got this. &amp;nbsp; Resources &amp;amp; Links: Sign up for the newsletter: www.drzoeshaw.com  Preorder the book Stronger in the Difficult Places (coming September 30, 2025!):&amp;nbsp;drzoeshaw.com\/book  Last call to join the Stronger in the Difficult Places Launch Team ( closing July 31st!):  join now &amp;nbsp; Free Downloads: Download the Steps to Healing from Complex Shame\u2122 PDF:&amp;nbsp;here Get the First Chapter of&amp;nbsp;Stronger in the Difficult Places:&amp;nbsp;here &amp;nbsp; Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website   Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it  Rate &amp;amp; Review: If this episode moved you, helped you, or made you feel a little less alone, would you take a moment to leave a review? It helps more brave souls find this space of healing. ","author_name":"Stronger in the Difficult Places","author_url":"http:\/\/drzoeshaw.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37613510\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/191342000"}